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Dem boys seh…People don’t strike in December

Dec 13, 2009 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…People don’t strike in December

Guyanese like a foreigner and every time de same foreigner does shaft dem. Dem had de man from East Coast who claim that he bringing wrestlers from de World Wrestling Federation. People get wild...

Lawyer takes $33M in legal fees, children left with $500,000 each

Dec 13, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Lawyer takes $33M in legal fees, children left with $500,000 each

Despite a final court judgment on the estate of dead Guyanese businessman, Victor Bourne, there is still some amount of controversy over how part of it was disbursed. Some of the dead man’s...

Five carry same licence plate

Dec 13, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Five carry same licence plate

It certainly is illegal for any two vehicles to have the same licence plate but the Guyana Defence Force is obviously an exception to the rule. This newspaper has observed that five vehicles that are...

Cash strapped GuySuCo pays CEO $2.5 MILLION monthly

Dec 13, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Cash strapped GuySuCo pays CEO $2.5 MILLION monthly

– rent free furnished housing, guards, gardeners, domestic assistance, driver, vehicle, electricity, medical care provided Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Sugar Corporation, Errol Hanoman,...

A globe-trotting journalist and household name… Francis Quamina Farrier is this week’s ‘Special Person’

Dec 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on A globe-trotting journalist and household name… Francis Quamina Farrier is this week’s ‘Special Person’

“One of the trophies I have which I really, really value very much is the parent of the year – The Bishops’ High School, 1987. I value that even more than my national award.” By Dale...

Corentyne man dies in freak accident

Dec 13, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Corentyne man dies in freak accident

ALNESS, CORENTYNE – Evert Shivgobin, a 20-year-old labourer of Lot 67 ‘G’ Alness Village on the Corentyne, was found dead about 05:00 hours on Saturday. The body was discovered with the neck...

King Pele receives key to the Georgetown

Dec 13, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on King Pele receives key to the Georgetown

– arrives to special Guyanese welcome By Michael Benjamin Edison Arantes do Nascimento, most popularly known as ‘King Pele’ was presented with the key to the city by Major...

King Pele’s visit should prove inspirational

Dec 13, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on King Pele’s visit should prove inspirational

Today’s footballers don’t understand history – Lennox Arthur Fifty-eight-year-old former National footballer Lennox Arthur is also known as ‘Mulling’, ‘Cross...

Regent Street businessman sues for $200M over damaged property

Dec 13, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Regent Street businessman sues for $200M over damaged property

The operator of Guyana Realty Investments Limited has sued Claude Deygoo called Eddie Boyer, Donna Deygoo called Donna Boyer, Sherlon Edmonson and the Town Clerk of the Mayor and City Council for...

Eddie Grant sends message to King Pele

Dec 13, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Eddie Grant sends message to King Pele

Guyanese International Superstar Eddy Grant, who is on his European Tour with UB 40, has sent a live Video message from Liverpool in England to his iconic football hero, Edson Arantes Do Nascimento...

Arjune misses ‘double’ as Haslim hits ton

Dec 13, 2009 knews Sports Comments Off on Arjune misses ‘double’ as Haslim hits ton

A pugnacious 112 from left-hander Wasim Haslim led hosts GCC to first innings points against Transport Sports Club (TSC), while Krishna Arjune’s magnificent 185 has put GNIC in a strong position to...

Tenders for access roads construction shortly – Brassington

Dec 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Tenders for access roads construction shortly – Brassington

By Leonard Gildarie The 150-megawatt hydro-power project at Amaila Falls is moving full steam ahead, Government says, with advertisements expected shortly in the newspapers inviting contractors to...

GPSU slams “grossly inadequate” 6% increase

Dec 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on GPSU slams “grossly inadequate” 6% increase

– says it was not consulted The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has slammed the six per cent increase for Government workers and has said that it is grossly inadequate. Yesterday, GPSU...

Investigations still ongoing into Desrey Fox’s accident – Traffic chief

Dec 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Investigations still ongoing into Desrey Fox’s accident – Traffic chief

In an invited comment on the status of the investigation into the accident which claimed the life of Minister within the Ministry of Education, Desrey Fox, Traffic Chief Neil Semple said that the...

Josel Educational Institute Donates to Comenius Primary

Dec 13, 2009 knews News Comments Off on Josel Educational Institute Donates to Comenius Primary

As part of the Christmas season, Josel Educational Institute (private) made a donation of foodstuff, shoes, toys and clothing to Comenius Primary Thursday at the private school located in Queenstown....

Region Ten emerged from the 2006 elections as one of the biggest political ironies

Dec 13, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Region Ten emerged from the 2006 elections as one of the biggest political ironies

Dear Editor, I am encouraged to see that the public discussion on the economic (security) development of Linden (Region Ten) has attracted the attention of some, and I hope more; as long as the...

Who is being dishonest?

Dec 13, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Who is being dishonest?

Dear Editor, Who is being dishonest, BCGI or GB&GWU? Somebody is not telling the truth and abusing the newspapers to propagate their lies. This is being disrespectful to the readership and those...

An electricity company cannot be run like a stall in the market

Dec 13, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on An electricity company cannot be run like a stall in the market

Dear Editor, It is not the first time it has happened and it will not be the last. A few weeks ago many parts of a city of 200,000 people were almost totally without power. Many houses were in...

Another road fatality…

Dec 13, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Another road fatality…

Dear Editor, Our not-so-friendly roads continue to take lives even as this year wraps up itself. The field of education has lost a scholar who, had she been allowed to, would have done wonders for...

It does not have to be this way

Dec 13, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on It does not have to be this way

Dear Editor, Health inequities are growing globally, between and within countries. In the end, it is the poor who become tragic victims of this injustice. “Our children have dramatically different...

Torture report silent on its widespread use by the security forces

Dec 13, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Torture report silent on its widespread use by the security forces

Dear Editor, The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) notes the belated release by government of the report of its investigation into allegations of torture that was committed against a child,...

Gunmen in Issano attack stole over $2M in gold

Dec 13, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Gunmen in Issano attack stole over $2M in gold

– shot mining camp GM admitted to city hospital Shot mining camp general manager, Vernon McKenzie said, yesterday, that the gunmen who attacked the 14 Miles, Issano, establishment on Friday had...

Corruption has developed into an audacious right and an entrenched culture

Dec 13, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Corruption has developed into an audacious right and an entrenched culture

Dear Editor An MOU regarding cooperation on the fight against climate change, protection of diversity and sustainable development was signed on November 8, 09 between the Governments of Guyana and...

Rousing from his slumber

Dec 13, 2009 knews Letters Comments Off on Rousing from his slumber

Dear Editor, The ability of the President of the Guyana Bar Association – Mr. Teni Housty, to perform acrobatic maneuverings associated with his office needs to be commended. His competence to...

Medical Council recommends that doctor be suspended

Dec 13, 2009 KNews News Comments Off on Medical Council recommends that doctor be suspended

By Michael Jordan The Guyana Medical Council has recommended that police doctor, Dr. Mahendra Chand, be suspended for his unprofessional treatment of the teen who was tortured while in police...

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A false panacea for electoral integrity

…Peeping Tom kaieteur News – Advocates for fingerprint verification in Guyana’s elections herald it as... more